Thank you. [There's not doubt in her mind that she'll keep her word, and it's obvious that he trusts her more than most.]
Tell you something? [Surprise is quickly replaced by thoughtfulness, although he isn't sure of what to say.] Well... I cannot stand cats. They always look as if they are secretly plotting your demise, and their adorable guise is just a cover for it. Have you ever noticed how they always seem to get underfoot?